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BN13 YGU

2013 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

118,543 mi
Last recorded118,543 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 5 Series83,070 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN13 YGU
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 118,543 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 115,626 miles

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 112,267 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2023 112,197 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 108,852 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH REAR (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 104,975 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Nov 2021 104,975 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 95,429 miles

both front shock covers split .. rear diff bush split

Fail 21 Oct 2020 95,429 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Apr 2019 81,881 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 81,881 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Apr 2018 68,719 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 May 2017 50,108 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel tyre ring butting but not displaced from its seating (4.2.B.1d)

Fail 4 May 2017 50,107 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Road wheel tyre ring butting but not displaced from its seating (4.2.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 May 2016 34,216 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 33,863 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 5 Series?

Based on 944,163 MOT tests across 122,930 vehicles.

80.5%
Pass Rate
8,163
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
122,930
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,557
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,960
Brake pipe excessively corroded 12,202
parking brake recording little or no effort 7,953
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 7,589
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BN13 YGU is a 2013 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2013 BMW 5 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 83,070 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 5 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 25,557 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BN13 YGU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 5 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 13 years old, this BMW 5 Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BN13 YGU registered?

BN13 YGU is a 2013 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 29 March 2013.

Is BN13 YGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN13 YGU shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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